Steve Elkington Joins Oxford Golf as Newest Brand Ambassador
ATLANTA, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxford Golf is excited to announce that Steve Elkington is joining the roster of Oxford Golf sponsored golfers. Mr. Elkington will wear Oxford Golf apparel during the remainder of 2013 at all Champions Tour and media events.
"Oxford Golf is the perfect fit for me to wear during my inaugural year on the Champions Tour," said Steve Elkington, "Oxford Golf apparel offers me the classic style I appreciate, in performance fabrics that enhance my game."
A 10 time PGA Tour winner, Steve brings an impressive resume with him to the Oxford Golf team, including two PLAYERS and one PGA Championship win.
Sawgrass Country Club Announces $5 Million Golf Course Renovation
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sawgrass Country Club (SawgrassCountryClub.com) will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation of all 27 holes of the golf course beginning in May 2013.
The three-year, $5 million project began with the closure of the West nine-hole course on May 14.
Golf Academy Of America Dallas Campus Announces First-Ever Graduating Class For Spring 2013
FARMERS BRANCH, Texas, April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A total of 16 students from the Golf Academy of America in Dallas earned associate degrees in Golf Complex Operations and Management during graduation ceremonies on April 19.
Callaway Partners With LinkedIn For Social Networking Campaign For Golfers
CARLSBAD, Calif., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) today launched a social media networking campaign in partnership with LinkedIn. The application, which lives on , introduces a modern approach to the long-held tradition of networking on the golf course.
Golf Live Extra Begins 24/7 Live Streaming Of Golf Channel Via TV Everywhere This Wednesday, April 24
ORLANDO, Fla., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Golf Live Extra will begin live streaming Golf Channel 24/7 via "TV Everywhere" beginning Wednesday, April 24. Golf Live Extra, which is available via Golf Channel's digital platforms on desktop, mobile and tablets, as well as on most digital platforms of participating cable, satellite, telco and other video subscription services, will stream Golf Channel around the clock, including the network's coverage of tournaments, news, instruction and original programming.
"Golf Channel's mission to connect the world to golf will be enhanced by Golf Live Extra making the same high-quality network available to golfers anywhere, anytime and on any device," said Mike McCarley, President of Golf Channel a ...
Golf Academy Of America Announces Graduating Classes For Spring 2013
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A total of 185 students from Golf Academy of America (GAA) campuses in Myrtle Beach, Orlando, Phoenix and San Diego earned an associate degree in Golf Complex Operations and Management during separate graduation ceremonies on April 19.
"These students put in a lot of hard work and all of them are now well-prepared to step into golf career opportunities anywhere in the world," said Jim Hart, president of Golf Academy of America.
Allen Edmonds Partners with Jack Nicklaus to Introduce Signature Golf Line
PORT WASHINGTON, Wis., April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Golf legend Jack Nicklaus and the Allen Edmonds Shoe Corporation have collaborated to introduce the new Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Line by Allen Edmonds, a comprehensive line of golf shoes and golf-related products respecting the traditions of the game and providing innovations for improved comfort and performance.
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The new Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Line will include three series of golf shoes, all named after some of the most renowned Nicklaus-de ...
Golf Instruction Startup Surpasses 1,000 Students & Expects Significant Growth this Golf Season
ST. LOUIS, March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- MyGolfInstructor.com,Ⓡ a new interactive online golf improvement service, announced it eclipsed its first 1,000 registered users during the winter months and is expecting significant growth during the 2013 golf season.
Southwest Airlines And Adams Golf Hit The Links With New Partnership
DALLAS, March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As the "Official Airline of Golf Lovers," Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) teed off a series of initiatives building on its commitment to those who love the game of golf.
Golf Academy Of America Advisory Board Combines Voices From Across The Golf Industry
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Golf Academy of America, the world's leading two-year golf career college, has announced that a distinguished group of golf industry professionals will serve as its Advisory Board.
The Board's purpose is to serve a source of innovative ideas relating to the school's curriculum, career services and admissions processes and to educate Golf Academy of America faculty in how best to prepare students to thrive in the golf industry.
Vote for the World's Top 18 'Unnecessarily Well Made' Golf Courses
NEW YORK, March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Glenmorangie, Scotland's Favorite Single Malt Scotch Whisky, is thrilled to announce a new competition that invites golfers to vote for the 18 most "Unnecessarily Well Made" golf courses in the world.
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The competition was announced earlier this month in St.
Oxford Golf Welcomes Ted Potter, Jr. as a New Oxford Golf Ambassador
ATLANTA, March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxford Golf is excited to announce that Ted Potter, Jr. is joining the roster of Oxford Golf sponsored golfers for the year 2013. Potter will wear Oxford Golf apparel during the remainder of 2013 at all PGA tour and media events.
"After carefully considering my clothing options, I decided on Oxford Golf because of the classic style of the apparel, coupled with the performance fabrics.
Celebrity Golf Tournament at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Benefits Wounded Warrior Project
DESTIN, FL, March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - On Friday, April 5, famous athletes
will play in a celebrity golf tournament at Burnt Pine Golf Club at
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, voted the #1 Resort on Florida's
Emerald Coast.
The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism Tees-Off Golfing Season
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominican Republic is known worldwide for award-winning and brilliantly-designed golf courses that are surrounded by unspoiled nature, breathtaking coastlines and lush green fairways.
New Golf Scholarship Opportunity From Royal Oaks Country Club Prepares High School Students for Golf and Career Success
VANCOUVER, Wash., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Oaks Country Club (ROCC) of Vancouver, WA has initiated a new scholarship and mentoring program to benefit the youth of Clark County who exemplify outstanding academic achievement, golf athleticism, and community citizenship. The Scholar Golf Athlete Program honors and encourages area high school golfers by receiving courtesy membership privileges to ROCC during their high school golf participation.
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The first two award recipients are Jace VavRosky, a Junior at Prairie High School, son of Darrell and Kristi VavRosky, and Diego DeLaTorre, a Sophomore at Hockinson High School, son of Miguel and Mariana DeLaTorre. In tim ...
